Area Sales Executive

TN United Kingdom; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Area Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in the Sevenoaks region. This role focuses on enhancing the lives of customers by guiding them through the independent living process. You will proactively engage with potential customers, offering expert advice and building lasting relationships. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, you'll work closely with various teams to ensure a seamless sales experience from inquiry to move-in day. If you have a passion for sales and a commitment to helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous commission and bonus schemes

Cash for Car benefit or Company Car

24 days holiday with options to buy/sell additional days

Day off on your birthday

Company pension contribution

Wellbeing support

Health screening

Discretionary sick pay

Group life assurance

Charity fund matching

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in face-to-face customer sales and relationship building.
• Experience in retirement living sales or selling to older adults is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Achieving sales targets and providing expert advice to customers.
• Building strong relationships to ensure a positive customer experience.

Skills

Customer Relationship Skills

Sales Experience

Interpersonal Skills

IT Database Proficiency

Understanding Customer Needs

Education

Experience in Sales

Valid UK Driver’s Licence

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• Location: Sevenoaks and surrounding areas (Surrey, A3 corridor, South London, North Kent)

About the role

We’re looking for a talented Area Sales Executive to work full time in our developments in the Sevenoaks region.

As an Area Sales Executive, you’ll be the person who makes a true difference to the lives of our customers by introducing them to the world of independent living. You’ll proactively contact customers interested in our developments and provide expert advice on their purchase and lifestyle. Building strong relationships will ensure they have a hassle-free and positive experience from enquiry to move-in day.

Based on-site at the Welcome Centre, you'll be responsible for achieving sales targets and meeting budgeted selling prices for your development. You'll gain an understanding of the site, which will become the next place customers call home.

As the development progresses, you'll have the opportunity to show apartments using a show home centre equipped with floor plans, apartment designs, interior options, and access to removal services.

You will work within a dynamic sales team, liaising closely with onsite Marketing, Customer Relations, and Construction teams, as well as offsite agents, sales partners, solicitors, and managing sales through to completion.

Hours of work are Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

About you

Previous experience in face-to-face customer sales, with a focus on relationship building and understanding customer needs, is preferred. Experience in retirement living sales or selling to older adults would be advantageous.

Understanding that moving can be daunting, your calming and supportive approach will help our customers feel at ease when making important decisions.

Experience in plot progression is required.

The essential attributes include excellent customer relationship skills and a strong drive to succeed. You should be comfortable working independently, proactively engaging in sales and marketing, and motivated to generate and follow up on warm leads.

You must demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience using IT databases. A valid UK Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel throughout Surrey are also required.

How you’ll be rewarded

Joining Churchill Living offers many benefits, including:

• Generous commission, bonus schemes, and financial incentives
• Cash for Car benefit or Company Car
• 24 days holiday, with options to buy or sell additional days
• Day off on your birthday
• Company pension contribution
• Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Health screening
• Discretionary sick pay
• Group life assurance
• Charity fund matching
• Long service awards and peer recognition schemes
• And much more!

About us

Churchill Living is a leading provider of housing for those over 60, offering freedom, independence, and value. As a family-run, privately-owned business, we pride ourselves on trust, integrity, and community involvement. Our team of over 700 colleagues across the UK is growing.

We build beautiful, quality apartments in desirable locations, designed to provide safety, support, and community for our customers, ensuring peace of mind for them and their families.

We are proud to be recognized as a Sunday Times Top 10 'Best Places to Work' and have received numerous industry awards, including Housebuilder of the Year at the WhatHouse? Awards.

If you want to be part of a successful business that values its people, apply today.

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